Undergraduate Research Associate- CARE Framework Project

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The College of Arts and Letters at the University of North Georgia has received a grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) to develop the CARE Framework
¿ a research-informed character development model centered on Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Empathy. The project spans all five UNG campuses and involves focus groups with diverse student populations (Hispanic/Latinx, first-generation, honors, adult learner, and military-affiliated students), institutional analysis, and community-wide dissemination. This Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated senior student to gain real-world research experience on a funded, faculty-led project.

The RA will work under the direct supervision of the PI and alongside a graduate student research assistant and two faculty Co-Investigators.

Responsibilities include:

• Focus Group Support:
  Assist PI and co-investigators in co-facilitating semi-structured focus groups with student participants across all five UNG campuses.
• Help manage session logistics: room setup, consent form collection, audio/video recording equipment, participant check-in, note-taking, and so on.
• Data Management & Transcription:
  Coordinate or conduct transcription of focus group recordings; review auto-generated transcriptions for accuracy.
• Anonymize all transcripts according to IRB protocols (replace participant names/identifiers with participant codes).
• Maintain organized file structure and naming conventions across all project data folders.
• Dissemination & Closeout:
  Support Assist in preparing the final CARE Framework summary report and webinar materials.
• Support logistics for the university-wide dissemination webinar (registration, promotion, day-of coordination).
• Assist with final project archiving and file organization at project close.

Required Qualifications:

Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker. Currently enrolled as a junior or senior at the University of North Georgia. Minimum 2.7 GPA Major or minor in Communication Studies, Psychology, Sociology, English, Education, or another CAL discipline. Should have prior coursework in research methods, writing, or social sciences.

Should have experience in note-taking, academic writing, or peer mentoring/tutoring. Should have experience working with diverse student populations in academic, community, or extracurricular settings.

Required Documents to Attach:

Resume Cover Letter